The KY Dam Spring Paddle Up is a family-friendly paddle event in partnership with the City of Calvert City, Calvert Area Development Association, and the Tennessee RiverLine. Paddling almost five miles downstream, the event will be held on May 18 at KY Dam Boat Launch and ending at Haddox Ferry.
Bring a kayak, canoe, or any other worthy paddle craft for a scenic and leisurely paddle down the Tennessee River. For those who do not own a kayak but want to participate, 12 kayaks are available to reserve. The deadline to register is May 16.
Check-in is from 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at the KY Dam Boat Launch just below Kentucky Dam near the Kentucky Dam State Park Campground. Paddlers will drop their kayaks at the KY Dam Boat Launch and take their vehicles to Haddox Ferry. From Haddox Ferry, a shuttle service provided by Pathway Baptist Church will bring paddlers back to the KY Dam Boat Launch for the Paddle beginning at 9 a.m.
“The estimated time on the water is typically around two hours and paddlers can go as fast or as slow as they are comfortable paddling,” said Blair Travis, Calvert City Director of Marketing, Communications and Business Development. A lunch voucher will be provided to all paddlers after the event at a local restaurant.
Marshall County Rescue Squad will be on-site floating alongside the group. All paddlers must wear a life jacket and know how to swim. A brief safety course will be held before the launch of the group.
Event Schedule:
- Registration: 8:00AM – 8:30AM
- Shuttle Service from Haddox Ferry to launch site 8:00 AM – 8:45 AM
- Safety and Overview: 9:00 AM
- Paddle Day Take-off: 9:15 AM
Click HERE to reserve your spot beginning April 29! Weather will be closely monitored and if the water is unsafe to paddle the event will be canceled and not rescheduled.
Questions regarding the KY Dam Spring Paddle Up should call Calvert City Hall at (270) 395-7138 or by emailing info@calvertcityky.gov.